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December 5, 2009 1:33 PM

AIR Listeners' Forum celebrates 7th anniversary in Coimbatore

In Tamil Nadu, Listeners' Forum of All India Radio, Coimbatore is celebrating its 7th anniversary. Dr. B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore inaugurated the celebration at Padmavathy Ammal Cultural Centre at Peelamadu in Coimbatore this morning. During the c...

December 5, 2009 12:49 PM

Jharkhand polls: Campaigning ends on Sunday for 3rd phase

In Jharkhand, campaigning for the third phase of elections will come to an end at 3.00 PM on Sunday. Polling in this phase will be held in 11 constituencies of the remaining 41 constituencies on December 8. Polling for 40 constituencies in the 81-member Jharkhand Assemly has already taken place duri...

December 5, 2009 12:22 PM

Jharkhand polls: Campaigning ends on Sunday for 3rd phase

In Jharkhand, campaigning for the 3rd phase of elections will come to an end on Sunday. Polling in this phase will be held in eleven constituencies of the remaining 41 of the State on Tuesday. Leaders of different political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters in favour of their p...

December 5, 2009 12:13 PM

Govt open to all opinions on J&K: Chidambaram

The Home Minister on Saturday said that the government is committed to find a solution through quiet talks with every shade of political opinion in Jammu and Kashmir. Condemning the attack on Fazal Haq Qureshi Mr. P. Chidambaram said that the right response at this hour would be not to be cowed down...

December 5, 2009 10:46 AM

Red alert sounded in Assam

In Assam, a red alert has been sounded across the state fearing backlash following the arrest of ULFA Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and the deputy commander-in-chief, Raju Baruah. According to official sources, all the police stations of the state have been alerted to maintain vigil and to step up secu...

December 5, 2009 10:27 AM

Tansen Samaroh begins in Gwalior

In Gwalior, the annual classical music festival Tansen Samaroh began at the tomb of Tansen, the great classical singer of the medieval ages, last evening. Justice Subash Samvatsar of Gwalior High court inaugurated the function. Earlier, traditional Hari Katha and Milad Sharif were held at Tansen's S...

December 5, 2009 9:42 AM

Jharkhand polls: Campaigning ends on Sunday for 3rd phase

In Jharkhand, campaigning for the 3rd phase of elections will come to an end on Sunday. Polling in this phase will be held in eleven constituencies of the remaining 41 of the State on Tuesday. Leaders of different political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters in favour of their p...

December 5, 2009 9:41 AM

Jammu Govt mulls more financial help to disabled

The Social Welfare Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sakeena Ittoo has said that Government is considering to enhance the monthly financial assistance to disabled persons. She said that a fresh survey will be conducted soon in the entire state to prepare a list of disabled and militancy victimised perso...

December 5, 2009 9:41 AM

Situation in Ludhiana under control

In Punjab, the situation in Ludhiana is peaceful. Curfew is still in force in some parts of the city where violence erupted on Friday due to clashes between the two groups of labourers. The Police and Para Military forces have been deployed in the area. Road and rail traffic has been restored in the...

December 5, 2009 9:41 AM

States alerted ahead of Babri anniversary

On the eve of the anniversary of the demolition of disputed structure in Ayodhya, the Centre has asked the state governments to remain in high alert as some misdirected elements may disturb communal peace. Security forces will also be deployed for maintaining law and order in sensitive places. The g...

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